Egypt, UNDP to collaborate on Gaza recovery, reconstruction
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Abdallah Al Dardari, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Regional Director of the UN Development Programme's (UNDP) Regional Bureau for Arab States, on Saturday, to…
PM inspects development projects in 10th of Ramadan, inaugurates Kandil Steel expansion
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly visited 10th of Ramadan City to inspect key developmental and residential projects, beginning with the expansion of Kandil Steel factory. Accompanied by senior ministers, he…
Takaful and Karama beneficiaries receive EGP 1.5bn Ramadan bonus
The Egyptian government has distributed an EGP 300 Ramadan bonus to 4.7 million families enrolled in the Takaful and Karama cash transfer programme, amounting to a total of EGP 1.5bn.…
Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development launches ‘Gadeer’ Excellence Award
Egypt's Ministry of Local Development has launched the inaugural "'Gadeer'" Award for Excellence and Innovation, aimed at local administration personnel in the governorates. The announcement was made on Saturday, March…
Gold hits record high as ounce surpasses $3,000, gaining 2.6% in one week
Gold prices in local markets saw a slight decline on Saturday, coinciding with the global market’s weekend break, after the ounce crossed the $3,000 mark for the first time in…
Al-Mashat, French Ambassador review bilateral development cooperation
Egyptian Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat met with French Ambassador to Cairo Eric Chevalier to discuss future economic cooperation between the two countries. The meeting…
Egypt’s Al-Mashat, Scatec explore future investments in green energy
Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania A. Al-Mashat met with Norwegian Ambassador to Cairo Hilde Klemetsdal and Scatec CEO Terje Pilskog on March 15 to discuss…
Egyptian Space Agency unveils ambitious satellite projects, international partnerships
The Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) is embarking on ambitious new satellite projects and expanding international collaborations, as announced during the agency’s 10th Board of Directors meeting chaired by Prime Minister…
Base year effect lowers inflation rate
Egypt’s urban inflation dropped to 12.8% in February 2025, down from 24% in January, a sharp decline primarily attributed to the base year effect. But what does this term mean,…
Saib Bank appoints two non-executive board members after CBE approval
Saib Bank has appointed Mohamed Onsy El-Beshouty and Abdel Khalek Farag El-Wazir as non-executive board members, representing Arab Contractors Investment Company. The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) approved El-Beshouty’s appointment…